FUMEO X900 Model 9321 16mm Double Band
PROJECTOR
The Fumeo X900 shown here is
a double-band projector which is able to show super-16mm
prints which were full frame therefore having no facility
for an optical sound track on the film. A special aperture
is fitted for projection of these films which usually
were confined to arts subjects, and specialist films which
were shown in Film Arts Centres or film theatres.
The sound track for these
films was by a separate optical 16mm film and was full
width therefore giving high definition sound or multiple
tracking. The film was threaded as normal and the ‘sound’
film through the rear assembly and then both run down
and sychronised .
A relatively modern projector
for the Collection it dates back to the 1980's. and this
type of projector would have found use in Art Houses and
film schools and other production centres as well as in
collegiate establishments.
It is a normal 16mm projector
with 'double-head' facilities which enables a separate
magnetic sound track to be employed with film. Especially
applicable to the use of Super 16mm film where the full
width could be used for the picture area -the sound track
being on magnetic coated film. After synchronisation on
threading both picture and sound track the projector reproduced
both without further adjustment. It is still operable
and is a fine specimen of a product from the famous Italian
manufacturer.
It is intended that this projector
will be restored to full working order and used in the
Curzon cinema and we are looking for someone, who was/is
perhaps a Fumeo engineer or who has intimate knowledge
of these projectors, to assist us with the electrical
side of the projector which has been severely damaged.
Anyone who can help please contact the Curzon Collection.
FUMEO 16mm PROJECTOR 9321 Projection
Head
The projector head and the xenon lamp of
the Fumeo. The Magnetic sound track laced ready to run.
